The US president was Barack Obama (Democratic). In that special week people in US were listening to Sorry by Justin Bieber. The Choice, directed by Ross Katz, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2016. 13 Hours by Mitchell Zuckoff with the Annex Security Team was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 2016.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican). In UK Now You're Gone by Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz was in the top 5 hits. Jumper, directed by Doug Liman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2008. Blood Dreams by Kay Hooper was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 2008.

Famous people born on this day include Shane Blanchard. In that special week people in US were listening to Grillz by Nelly. Firewall, directed by Richard Loncraine, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2006. At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 2006.

The US president was Bill Clinton (Democratic). In that special week people in US were listening to I Knew I Loved You by Savage Garden. Boiler Room, directed by Ben Younger, was one of the most viewed movies released in 2000. Sick Puppy by Carl Hiaasen was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 2000.

Famous people born on this day include Almer Cason. In UK Never Ever by All Saints was in the top 5 hits. The Man in the Iron Mask, directed by William Richert, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1998. The Ghost by Danielle Steel was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1998.

Famous people born on this day include Nick Medina. In UK Professional Widow (It's Got To Be Big) by Tori Amos was in the top 5 hits. Absolute Power, directed by Clint Eastwood, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1997. The Fallen Man by Tony Hillerman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1997.

Famous people born on this day include Joel Courtney. In UK Earth Song by Michael Jackson was in the top 5 hits. White Squall, directed by Ridley Scott, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1996. The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1996.

Famous people born on this day include Logan Butler. In UK Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex was in the top 5 hits. Project: Metalbeast, directed by Alessandro De Gaetano, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1995. Kiss The Girls by James Patterson was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1995.

Famous people born on this day include Kenneth Zohore. In that special week people in US were listening to All For Love by Bryan Adams. Sirens, directed by John Duigan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1994. Embraced by the Light by Betty J. Eadie was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1994.

The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Tyler Seguin. In that special week people in US were listening to All 4 Love by Color Me Badd. Medicine Man, directed by John McTiernan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992. Iron John by Robert Bly was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1992.

Famous people born on this day include Amy Jackson. In that special week people in US were listening to The First Time by Surface. Operation Condor, directed by Jackie Chan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1991. The Burden Of Proof by Scott Turow was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1991.

Famous people born on this day include Cro (singer). In that special week people in US were listening to How Am I Supposed To Live Without You by Michael Bolton. Grand Slam, directed by Giuliano Montaldo, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1990. The Emperor'S New Mind by Roger Penrose was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1990.

The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Dylan Scott. In that special week people in US were listening to Need You Tonight by INXS. She's Having a Baby, directed by John Hughes, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1988. Time Flies by Bill Cosby was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1988.

Famous people born on this day include Marcus Mumford. In that special week people in US were listening to At This Moment (Live) by Billy Vera. Beyond Therapy, directed by Robert Altman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1987. A Taste For Death by P. D. James was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1987.

Famous people born on this day include Pauline Parmentier. In UK West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys was in the top 5 hits. Lady Jane, directed by Trevor Nunn, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986. Lucky by Jackie Collins was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1986.

Famous people born on this day include Grégory Baugé. In that special week people in US were listening to Like A Virgin by Madonna. Mischief, directed by Mel Damski, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985. Loving Each Other by Leo Buscaglia was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1985.

Famous people born on this day include Jeremy Wariner. In UK Pipes Of Peace by Paul McCartney was in the top 5 hits. Reckless, directed by James Foley, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1984. On Wings Of Eagles by Ken Follett was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1984.

Famous people born on this day include Keen'V . In UK You Can't Hurry Love by Phil Collins was in the top 5 hits. Videodrome, directed by David Cronenberg, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1983. And More By Andy Rooney by Andrew A. Rooney was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1983.

Famous people born on this day include Elena Paparizou. In UK The Model / Computer Love by Kraftwerk was in the top 5 hits. Butterfly, directed by Matt Cimber, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1982. Cujo by Stephen King was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1982.

The US president was Jimmy Carter (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include K-Maro . In that special week people in US were listening to Rock With You by Michael Jackson. Cruising, directed by William Friedkin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1980. The Americans by Alistair Cooke was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1980.

Famous people born on this day include Brahim Asloum. In UK YMCA by The Village People was in the top 5 hits. The Warriors, directed by Walter Hill, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1979. The Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1979.

Famous people born on this day include Fabián Caballero. In that special week people in US were listening to Baby Come Back by Player. The One and Only, directed by Carl Reiner, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1978. Delta Of Venus by Anais Nin was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1978.

Famous people born on this day include Kerry Washington. In that special week people in US were listening to Car Wash by Rose Royce. Suspiria, directed by Dario Argento, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1977. The Right And The Power by Leon Jaworski was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1977.

The US president was Gerald Ford (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Silke Bodenbender. In UK Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was in the top 5 hits. Taxi Driver, directed by Martin Scorsese, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1976. Shogun by James Clavell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1976.

Famous people born on this day include Preity Zinta. In that special week people in US were listening to Please Mr. Postman by Carpenters. Report to the Commissioner, directed by Milton Katselas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1975. Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi with Curt Gentry was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1975.

The US president was Richard Nixon (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Ary Abittan. In UK You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me by The New Seekers was in the top 5 hits. Blazing Saddles, directed by Mel Brooks, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1974. The Best Of Life by David Scherman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1974.

Famous people born on this day include Portia de Rossi. In that special week people in US were listening to Superstition by Stevie Wonder. Steelyard Blues, directed by Alan Myerson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1973. The Winds Of War by Herman Wouk was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1973.

Famous people born on this day include Patricia Velásquez. In that special week people in US were listening to Knock Three Times by Dawn. Get Carter, directed by Mike Hodges, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1971. Crisis In The Classroom by Charles E. Silberman was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1971.

Famous people born on this day include Minnie Driver. In UK Two Little Boys by Rolf Harris was in the top 5 hits. Start the Revolution Without Me, directed by Bud Yorkin, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1970. The Shivering Sands by Victoria Holt was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1970.

The US president was Lyndon B. Johnson (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Doug Pederson. In UK Hello Goodbye by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter, directed by Saul Swimmer, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1968. The Gabriel Hounds by Mary Stewart was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1968.

Famous people born on this day include Chad Channing. In UK Green Green Grass Of Home by Tom Jones was in the top 5 hits. The Spy in the Green Hat, directed by Joseph Sargent, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1967. The Birds Fall Down by Rebecca West was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1967.

Famous people born on this day include Jorge González (wrestler). In UK Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out by The Beatles was in the top 5 hits. The Ugly Dachshund, directed by Norman Tokar, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1966. A Thousand Days by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1966.

The US president was John F. Kennedy (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Manuela di Centa. In that special week people in US were listening to Walk Right In by The Rooftop Singers. Ophélia, directed by Claude Chabrol, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1963.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1963.

Famous people born on this day include Bruce McGuire. In that special week people in US were listening to Peppermint Twist - Part 1 by Joey Dee & the Starliters. Crosstrap, directed by Robert Hartford-Davis, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1962. Chairman Of The Bored by Edward Streeter was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1962.

The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican). Famous people born on this day include Grant Morrison. In that special week people in US were listening to Running Bear by Johnny Preston. Visit to a Small Planet, directed by Norman Taurog, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1960. Dear And Glorious Physician by Taylor Caldwell was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1960.

Famous people born on this day include Patti Layne. In that special week people in US were listening to At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors. A Tale of Two Cities, directed by Ralph Thomas, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1958. Below The Salt by Thomas B. Costain was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1958.

Famous people born on this day include Johnny Rotten. In UK Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford was in the top 5 hits. Warning from Space, directed by Kôji Shima, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956. Herblock'S Here And Now by Herbert Block was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1956.

Famous people born on this day include Carole Middleton. In UK The Finger Of Suspicion by Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers was in the top 5 hits. Many Rivers to Cross, directed by Roy Rowland, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1955. I'Ll Cry Tomorrow by Lillian Roth was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1955.

Famous people born on this day include Sergei Ivanov. In UK You Belong To Me by Jo Stafford was in the top 5 hits. Treasure of the Golden Condor, directed by Delmer Daves, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1953. The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1953.

The US president was Harry S. Truman (Democratic). Famous people born on this day include Christopher Stokowski. The Big Trees, directed by Felix E. Feist, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1952. The End Of The Affair by Graham Greene was one of the best selling books.
But much more happened, find out here: 31 January 1952.